Located on the banks of the Animas River with it's own private beach, BarKR Ranch is 34 acres in the fertile Animas Valley with a huge peninsula full of wildlife. The ranch has never been hunted and is a sanctuary for all kinds of waterfowl, mule deer, and seasonally elk. With 1/2 mile of smooth water river frontage you can take your paddle board or kayak on an easy float right into downtown Durango. Improvements consist of a 929 sq ft 2 bedroom ranch managers house that was remodeled in 2023, a 710 sq ft 1 bedroom guest quarters cabin, and a horse barn. Historic water rights out of the Animas Valley Ditch Company provide ample water for irrigating the 2 fields that are fenced and cross fenced for livestock. Holding costs are extremely low with ag taxes of only $982 a year. Cell phone tower lease generating $1,065 a month through September 30, 2029 (with option to extend) is included in the sale. This part of Durango is zoned for 10 acre parcels, so it's possible the property could be subdivided by going through the county planning process. Need tax credits? Forget the 10 acre parcels and enroll the land in a conservation easement with La Plata Open Space Conservancy. The property is free of covenants and any type of HOA. Short term rentals are allowed in this part of Durango, and there's a huge demand for riverfront vacation rentals like these 2 cabins.
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$3,500,000
4245 County Road 250, Durango, CO 81301
3beds
1,639sqft
Est.:
Stick Built
Built in 1976
34.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,135/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Horse barnPrivate beachFertile animas valleySmooth water river frontage
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 31, 2025 at 09:53am
Listed by:
Justin Osborn 970-946-3935,
The Wells Group of Durango, LLC
Source: CREN,MLS#: 821909

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,639
- Total interior livable area: 1,639 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Stream/River
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 34.31 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House
- Parcel number: 559727301004
- Zoning description: Agriculture,Residential Single Family
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone - Cell Reception
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durango
- Elevation: 6600
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,720
- Annual tax amount: $982
- Date on market: 3/12/2025
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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